
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Square Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (30 Rentals)
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2025 Southeastern Ave

Madison Lofts

1825 S East St

Emhardt Apartments

Edge 35

522 Fletcher Ave
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1617 Lawton Ave

830 Weghorst St

Forte Apartments

Lofts on Madison

823 Iowa St

723 Lincoln St

117 E Palmer St
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2142 S Garfield Dr

336 Prospect St

550 Fletcher Ave

245 S Randolph St

518 S State Ave

247 S Randolph St

1640 Asbury St
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1026 Laurel St

1354 Shelby St

1626 Lawton Ave

1122 S Meridian St

1619 S Randolph St

2036 Calhoun St

1620 Palmer St
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1737 Terrace Ave

1407 S Alabama St
Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fountain Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Square Studio Apartments | $1,340 | $774 | $1,645 |
| Fountain Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $649 | $2,747 |
| Fountain Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,099 | $4,658 |
| Fountain Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,054 | $1,075 | $6,564 |
| Fountain Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,719 | $4,719 | $4,719 |
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Cheapest Available Fountain Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fountain Square area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Volrath priced from $649. Madison Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Fountain Square apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volrath | **Free Month of Rent ** 128 E Palmer St - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Madison Lofts | The Artisan Flat 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Edge 35 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,022 |
| Lofts on Madison | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Rise on Meridian | The Amelia | Studio,1BA | $1,261 |
| City's End | Barcelona 0.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,288 |
| The Vue | STUDIO APARTMENT | Studio,1BA | $1,323 |
| The Leo | The Eli | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| CityWay | Amaranth | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Pinnex | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Square, IN
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountain Square area is the $1.30 price per square foot M Model at Wheeler Lofts in the in the Concord neighborhood starting from $1,921. The second greatest value Fountain Square apartment is the C Model at Five Twenty Virginia starting at $1,750 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Wholesale District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fountain Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Lofts | M | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Five Twenty Virginia | C | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Vue | STUDIO APARTMENT | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Forte Apartments | One Bedroom- B Style | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Lofts on Madison | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
| Pinnex | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Madison Lofts | The Flat 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Volrath | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| City's End | Barcelona 0.1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
| The Leo | The Eli | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFountain Square, Indianapolis, IN
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountain Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fountain Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fountain Square is under $1,386.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fountain Square?
The cheapest apartment in Fountain Square is Volrath which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Fountain Square costs $14,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fountain Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Fountain Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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